The surface ocean current in the figure below,that flows northward into the Atlantic Ocean and east across the Carolina coast,is called the _____:
A)Antarctic Bottom Water
B)Coriolis Effect
C)North Atlantic Deep Water
D)Gulf Stream
E)Northeast Trades

Question

The surface ocean current in the figure below,that flows northward into the Atlantic Ocean and east across the Carolina coast,is called the _____: 
A)Antarctic Bottom Water 
B)Coriolis Effect 
C)North Atlantic Deep Water 
D)Gulf Stream 
E)Northeast Trades

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The surface ocean current that flows northward into the Atlantic Ocean and east across the Carolina coast is called the Gulf Stream. It is a warm and swift ocean current that originates in the Gulf of Mexico and carries warm water to the North Atlantic.

The Surface Ocean Current in the Figure Below,that Flows Northward